Prevailing wage rates · Michigan · Wage determination
Prevailing wage rates: St Joseph County, Michigan
Building construction · MI20260152 modification 2, published May 18, 2026
The short answer
This sheet sets 43 classifications for building work in St Joseph County, Michigan. Each line is a basic hourly rate plus a fringe rate, and the sum is the minimum you must pay for that work, from $12.84 an hour (laborer: landscape & irrigation) to $81.14 (boilermaker). Your contract may lock an earlier modification.
What changed this year
First published January 2, 2026, this sheet is now on modification 2, and its rates have changed in 1 modification. Of the 40 rates we can follow line by line from the first publication to today, 2 are higher.
If you bid the job or set pay from an earlier copy, find your trades below. The rates that bind you are the ones in the modification written into your contract.
Latest change
May 18, 2026 · modification 2
1 classification removed
Classifications added or removed
- Removed: LABORER Pipelayer
Earlier modifications
January 30, 2026 · modification 12 rates raised
- Sheet metal worker: 2 rates raised by $21.04 to $24.62 an hour
Every line that changed (2)
Classification Was Now Change SHEET METAL WORKER (Excluding HVAC Duct & System Installation) $28.73 + $21.53 $44.45 + $30.43 +$24.62 (+49.0%) SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC Duct & System Installation) $29.73 + $24.11 $44.45 + $30.43 +$21.04 (+39.1%)
Compared line by line from each modification as published on SAM.gov. A line we could not pair with certainty is left out rather than guessed.
Rates by classification
These are the rates in modification 2 as published on SAM.gov. The determination and modification written into your contract are the ones that bind you; check that number before relying on this table. Total is the basic rate plus the fringe. Source is the agreement or survey the rate came from and its year; a survey year long past means the rate has not been surveyed since. A marker means the group changed in this modification. In the Since column, a dash means SAM.gov reworded the line during the year and it cannot be matched to the first publication with certainty. A dagger (†) means the fringe carries a footnote or percentage the total does not include; read the group’s notes.
| Classification | Basic rate | Fringe | Total | Since Jan 2 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOIL0169-002 · Boilermakers agreement, July 1, 2025 | |||||
| BOILERMAKER | $43.50 | $37.64 | $81.14 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| BRMI0009-029 · Bricklayers agreement, August 1, 2024 | |||||
| TILE SETTER | $27.35 | $22.20 | $49.55 | no change | Agreement, 2024 |
| BRICKLAYER | $35.21 | $24.26 | $59.47 | no change | Agreement, 2024 |
| CARP0525-014 · Carpenters agreement, June 1, 2023 | |||||
CARPENTER (INCLUDING ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION…Full textCARPENTER (INCLUDING ACOUSTICAL CEILING INSTALLATION, DRYWALL HANGING, FORM WORK, AND METAL STUD INSTALLATION) | $28.29 | $21.42 | $49.71 | no change | Agreement, 2023 |
| CARP1102-005 · Carpenters agreement, June 1, 2025 | |||||
| MILLWRIGHT | $40.04 | $26.47 | $66.51 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| ENGI0324-030 · Operating Engineers agreement, June 1, 2024 | |||||
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 6…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 6 OILER CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR LONGER: $1.50 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 400' OR LONGER: $3.00 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $31.23 | $25.25 | $56.48 | no change | Agreement, 2024 |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 5…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 5 FORK TRUCK (20' LIFT AND UNDER FOR MASONRY WORK) CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR LONGER: $1.50 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 400' OR LONGER: $3.00 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $33.71 | $25.25 | $58.96 | no change | Agreement, 2024 |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 4 FORK TRUCK (OVER 20' LIFT) CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR LONGER: $1.50 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 400' OR LONGER: $3.00 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $39.57 | $25.25 | $64.82 | no change | Agreement, 2024 |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 3 BACKHOE/EXCAVATOR; CRANE; PAVER; SCRAPER; STIFF LEG DERRICK CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR LONGER: $1.50 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 400' OR LONGER: $3.00 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $41.28 | $25.25 | $66.53 | no change | Agreement, 2024 |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 2 CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 140' OR LONGER; TOWER CRANE; GANTRY CRANE AND WHIRLEY CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR LONGER: $1.50 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 400' OR LONGER: $3.00 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $43.93 | $25.25 | $69.18 | no change | Agreement, 2024 |
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1…Full textPOWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR: GROUP 1 CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 400', 300', OR 220' OR LONGER. CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 300' OR LONGER: $1.50 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. CRANE OPERATOR WITH MAIN BOOM AND JIB 400' OR LONGER: $3.00 PER HOUR ABOVE THE GROUP 1 RATE. PAID HOLIDAYS: NEW YEAR'S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, THANKSGIVING DAY AND CHRISTMAS DAY | $47.28 | $25.25 | $72.53 | no change | Agreement, 2024 |
| IRON0025-005 · Ironworkers agreement, June 1, 2025 | |||||
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL | $36.55 | $29.51 | $66.06 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| IRONWORKER: REINFORCING | $36.55 | $29.51 | $66.06 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| IRON0025-009 · Ironworkers agreement, April 1, 2025 | |||||
| IRONWORKER: STRUCTURAL (METAL BUILDING ERECTION ONLY) | $30.02 | $27.43 | $57.45 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| LABO0355-016 · Laborers agreement, June 1, 2025 | |||||
| LABORER: MASON TENDER - BRICK; MASON TENDER - CEMENT/CONCRETE | $30.72 | $12.95 | $43.67 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| LABORER : COMMON OR GENERAL; SANDBLASTER | $27.21 | $13.45 | $40.66 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| PAIN0845-013 · Painters and Allied Trades agreement, June 1, 2024 | |||||
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $27.07 | $16.56 | $43.63 | no change | Agreement, 2024 |
| PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $27.32 | $16.72 | $44.04 | no change | Agreement, 2024 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER | $27.07 | $16.46 | $43.53 | no change | Agreement, 2024 |
| PAIN0845-013 · Painters and Allied Trades agreement, June 1, 2025 | |||||
| PAINTER: SPRAY | $27.07 | $16.56 | $43.63 | — | Agreement, 2025 |
| PAINTER: DRYWALL FINISHING/TAPING | $27.32 | $16.72 | $44.04 | — | Agreement, 2025 |
| PAINTER: BRUSH AND ROLLER | $27.07 | $16.46 | $43.53 | — | Agreement, 2025 |
| PLAS0016-008 · Plasterers and Cement Masons agreement, April 1, 2014 | |||||
| PLASTERER | $21.18 | $12.43 | $33.61 | no change | Agreement, 2014 |
| CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER | $24.63 | $12.88 | $37.51 | no change | Agreement, 2014 |
| PLUM0357-016 · Plumbers and Pipefitters agreement, July 1, 2025 | |||||
| PLUMBER (EXCLUDING HVAC PIPE & SYSTEM INSTALLATION) | $32.50 | $24.97 | $57.47 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| PIPEFITTER (HVAC PIPE INSTALLATION ONLY) | $32.50 | $24.97 | $57.47 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| PIPEFITTER (EXCLUDES HVAC PIPE & SYSTEM INSTALLATION) | $32.50 | $24.97 | $57.47 | no change | Agreement, 2025 |
| SFMI0669-003 · SFMI, January 2, 2025 | |||||
| SPRINKLER FITTER (FIRE SPRINKLERS) | $41.34 | $27.39 | $68.73 | no change | SFMI |
| SHEE0020-032 · Sheet Metal Workers agreement, July 1, 2025 | |||||
| SHEET METAL WORKER (HVAC DUCT & SYSTEM INSTALLATION) | $44.45 | $30.43 | $74.88 | +$21.04 (+39.1%) | Agreement, 2025 |
| SHEET METAL WORKER (EXCLUDING HVAC DUCT & SYSTEM INSTALLATION) | $44.45 | $30.43 | $74.88 | +$24.62 (+49.0%) | Agreement, 2025 |
| SUMI2011-077 · Survey of contractors in MI, February 14, 2011 | |||||
| TRUCK DRIVER: FLATBED TRUCK | $16.80 | $3.97 | $20.77 | no change | Survey, 2011 |
| TRUCK DRIVER, INCLUDES DUMP AND TANDEM TRUCK | $15.65 | $3.12 | $18.77 | no change | Survey, 2011 |
| ROOFER | $15.73 | $7.41 | $23.14 | no change | Survey, 2011 |
| OPERATOR: LOADER | $24.26 | $11.19 | $35.45 | no change | Survey, 2011 |
| OPERATOR: TRACTOR | $19.60 | $7.31 | $26.91 | no change | Survey, 2011 |
| OPERATOR: ROLLER | $28.02 | $7.07 | $35.09 | no change | Survey, 2011 |
| OPERATOR: GRADER/BLADE | $24.04 | $6.03 | $30.07 | no change | Survey, 2011 |
| OPERATOR: BULLDOZER | $22.34 | $1.22 | $23.56 | no change | Survey, 2011 |
| LABORER: LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION | $12.84 | $0.00 | $12.84 | no change | Survey, 2011 |
| GLAZIER | $16.95 | $4.74 | $21.69 | no change | Survey, 2011 |
| FLOOR LAYER: CARPET | $19.59 | $7.57 | $27.16 | no change | Survey, 2011 |
| ELECTRICIAN, EXCLUDES LOW VOLTAGE WIRING | $17.00 | $3.51 | $20.51 | no change | Survey, 2011 |
| ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR | $19.82 | $7.31 | $27.13 | no change | Survey, 2011 |
Modification history
| Modification 1 | January 30, 2026 |
| Modification 2 | May 18, 2026 (current) |
Published by the Wage and Hour Division; read from sam.gov. The sheet is checked for a newer modification each day. Contracts awarded since January 1, 2017 also carry Executive Order 13706 paid sick leave (one hour per 30 worked, up to 56 a year).
Questions people ask
- Which rate do I pay on MI20260152?
- The line for the classification of work actually performed: the basic rate plus the fringe. You may pay the fringe into benefit plans, as cash on every hour, or a mix. Overtime after 40 hours is 1.5 times the basic rate; fringe is paid on every hour and never multiplied.
- My trade is not on this sheet. What do I do?
- Do not borrow the nearest name. Ask the contracting agency for a conformance on Standard Form 1444 before the first week of that work, and note it as pending on the payroll.
- Does modification 2 apply to my contract?
- Only if it was in force when your contract was awarded (generally at bid opening). An earlier modification locked into the contract keeps applying, except on option years, added scope and indefinite-quantity contracts. The number and modification are on the first page of the exhibit in your contract.
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- 43 classifications in 15 rate groups
- 13 from agreements, 1 from surveys
- Counties: St Joseph